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Eleven Big Ten student-athletes have been named to watch lists for the Rimington Trophy and John Mackey Award, it was announced today.

The Rimington Trophy, named after Nebraska's Dave Rimington, is presented annually to the most outstanding center in college football. Big Ten institutions have claimed six Rimington trophies, the most of any conference, most recently with 2011 honoree David Molk of Michigan. Past winners include Nebraska's Dominic Raiola (2000), Ohio State's LeCharles Bentley (2001), Michigan's David Baas (2004), Minnesota's Greg Eslinger (2005) and Penn State's A.Q. Shipley (2008).

Since 2000, the Mackey Award has been given annually to the most outstanding tight end. Three Big Ten players, Purdue's Tim Stratton (2000), Iowa's Dallas Clark (2002) and Minnesota's Matt Spaeth (2006) have claimed the Mackey Award.

The Mackey Award Midseason Watch List will be revealed Oct. 14, while the semifinalists will be released on Nov. 18 and the finalists will be announced Nov. 25. The Rimington Trophy award winner will be revealed on Jan. 11.